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Environmental Sciences

By Emily Morris

From Playing in a Creek to Planning Conversation

Environmental science studies turned Ayden Ehgotz’s passion into his profession

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Art, Art History and Design

By Emily Morris

Perspective is Everything

Artist Sada Reed finds inspiration all around them

Alumni Voices |

School of Health Sciences

By Kelli M. Warshefski

A Heart for Healing

Lesley Sleeman’s path to a cardiac career was inspired by her own health journey

Alumni Voices |

English, Creative Writing and Film

By Rebbecca Steketee

Seeing the Trees to Save the Forests

How one alum combined his love of the outdoors and passion for the environment and is now working to save forests

Alumni Voices |

Communication, Journalism and Public Relations

By Michael Downes

Head in the Clouds

Spencer Adkins, a chief meteorologist in West Virginia, takes a unique journey to find his passion for weather

Alumni Voices |

School of Education and Human Services

By Kristina Lindberg

The Buzz for Education

As an educator and apiarist, Brian Peterson-Roest transforms lives and cares for hives

Alumni Voices |

Physics

By Amy Ritt

Career Success is in the Forecast

An interest in weather leads Bradley Ballish to a career in researching meteorological problems

Alumni Voices |

Biological Sciences

By Kelli M. Warshefski

The Joy of Water

Aquatic life support technician Ryan Nirganakis finds his calling close to home

Lifegiving Friendship

Alumni Voices |

College of Arts and Sciences

By Kristina Lindberg

Lifegiving Friendship

More than 50 years after meeting at OU, Nick Vitale donates his kidney to friend and fellow alum Rose Hirsch

Persevering for a Career in Care

Alumni Voices |

School of Health Sciences

By Patrick Dunn

Persevering for a Career in Care

Nedi Affas overcomes challenges to pursue med school

Dream Ambassador

Alumni Voices |

Center for Multicultural Initiatives

By Michael Downes

Dream Ambassador

Omar Brown-El’s resilience forges an inclusive space for students

Teaching Lifelong Lessons

Alumni Voices |

School of Education and Human Services

By Emily Morris

Teaching Lifelong Lessons

Cultivating a caring community drives alum in her elementary classroom

A Tenacious Spirit

Alumni Voices |

School of Nursing

By Kelli M. Warshefski

Tenacious Spirit

Simon Keleel faced the challenges of nursing school head-on

Fanfare of Faith

Alumni Voices |

School of Music, Theatre and Dance

By Emily Morris

Fanfare of Faith

Surrounded with support, music major Alexis Dill shares her skills

A Legacy of Lifelong Learning

Alumni Voices |

School of Engineering and Computer Sciences

By Amy Ritt

A Legacy of Lifelong Learning

Barbara Oakley's commitment to education

Alumni Voices |

College of Arts and Sciences

By Kelli M. Warshefski

Rooted

Vineyard owner combines family heritage and tradition with entrepreneurial dreams

The 'It' Couple

Alumni Voices |

College of Arts and Sciences

By Emily Morris

The 'IT' Couple

Power couple creates community influence, culture-shifting brand concepts and high-profile business collaborations

The Curious Collector

Alumni Voices |

School of Education and Human Services

By Michael Downes

The Curious Collector

Textiles, stones and relics: a local jeweler’s journey to becoming a curation specialist

Alumni Voices |

Alumni

By Amy Ritt and Jennesa Kreiner

Valuing Health

Alumni who dedicate their careers toward health and wellness

Alumni Voices |

School of Business Administration

By Emily Morris

Moving Forward

Johnna Struck’s company strives to embrace empathy in moving

Writing Outside the Lines

Alumni Voices |

College of Arts and Sciences

By Kristina Lindberg

Writing Outside the Lines

Endurance Comics writer creates scripts with diverse heroes at the center

Essence of Jazz

Alumni Voices |

College of Arts and Sciences

By Kelli M. Warshefski

Essence of Jazz

Gayelynn McKinney sets the beat to her own drum

Artistic Journey

Alumni Voices |

College of Arts and Sciences

By Michael Downes

Artistic Journey

An artist’s journey to finding his true calling

Alumni Voices |

School of Business Administration

By Michael Downes

Push Goddess

An alum’s journey to becoming the embodiment of a goddess

Wrapped up in Gratitude

Alumni Voices |

School of Business Administration

By Kelli M. Warshefski

Wrapped up in Gratitude

Nonprofit founder Nicholas Kristock provides comfort, color and connection to others

Dialogue throughout the Decades

Alumni Voices |

Oakland University Alumni Association

By Emily Morris

Dialogue throughout the Decades

Historical pillars of the Black Alumni Chapter discuss the group’s heritage to celebrate 50 years

Championing Inclusivity

Alumni Voices |

School of Health Sciences

By Jillian Wolf

Championing Inclusivity

OU professor combines career interests and passion to advocate adaptive sports

Man sitting in garden

Alumni Voices |

College of Arts and Sciences

By Michael Downes

Voice for the Voiceless

OU alum teaches how to express yourself through written word

Man standing at edge of dock looking over lake

Alumni Voices |

College of Arts and Sciences

By Kelli M. Warshefski

A Life Worth Living

The legacy of a wildlife ecologist

Four women in front of backdrops

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Alumni

By Kelli M. Warshefski

Picture of Empowerment

Glamming with four alumni who are doing it all

A student on their phone, with words to the right of her that read "Stay Connected"

A student on their phone, with words to the right of her that read "Stay Connected"

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